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CA: Supercharged California recently approved more than $700 million for utility companies to invest in electric-vehicle charging infrastructure. (TonyTheTigersSon/Twenty20)

California, Cities Worldwide Push Automakers to Future Without Emissions

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES – Businesses, cities and the state of California are using their collective power to push automakers toward an electric future.

This week, the Climate

Group, an international organization dedicated to fighting global climate change, launched the “Zero Emission Vehicle Challenge” in cities around the world, including Los Angeles, London, New York and Paris.

By Desert Star Staff TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Studies, including the latest release of the KIDS COUNT Data Book by The Annie E. Casey Foundation, show students of color are more likely to live in poverty and have poor educational outcomes.

But church and civic leaders say that can change if policymakers address educational inequality.

When it comes to funding public education, Florida received a C grade for fairness by the Education Law Center because the state doesn’t adjust its spending to account for high poverty areas.

Rev. Russell Meyer, executive director of the Florida Council of Churches, says

he believes that, through its policies, the school system has settled on the idea that some students will do better than other students because the funding formula is set to where some students get enrichment while others get management.

“You walk into those schools and you just do a visual check, then you walk into the suburban schools and it’s night and day when it comes to funding,” he states.

Despite persistent achievement gaps between low-income and minority students and their peers, state educational officials have touted the state’s progress while receiving

Lauren Faber O’Connor, chief sustainability officer for Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, says her city is well on its way to electrifying its vehicle fleet. She says cities will be better poised to influence the auto industry if they join forces.

“If you have cities acting together, you can make a real impact on the market and tell automakers that if they provide these vehicles, we will buy them,” says Faber O’Connor.

Faber O’Connor notes that Los Angeles already has

met its goal of electrifying at least half the city’s vehicles.

The city also plans to have an all-electric bus fleet by 2030.

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Research prepared for the LeRoy Collins Institute at Florida State University finds dramatic changes in enrollment, and court rulings and policy changes in recent decades have undercut desegregation efforts in Florida. (Pixabay)

Protesters Out for Vice President Pence’s Missouri Visit

By Desert Star Staff ST. LOUIS – Protesters are turning out as Vice President Mike Pence attends a fundraiser in Missouri Thursday.

Pence is speaking at an event promoting the Trump administration’s tax cut and to raise money for Republican Josh Hawley, who is challenging U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill in the November election.

Jessica Estes, a statewide organizer with NARAL ProChoice Missouri, expects hundreds of people at a rally her group has organized, and hundreds more protesting in the streets.

She says Trump and Pence have attacked not only women’s rights, but many of NARAL’s allied groups that advocate for fair immigration, labor and health care access issues.

“We want to be clear that he’s not welcome here, his policies are not welcome here and that we are not okay with the way in which this administration is moving,” Estes states.

The event Pence is attending is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the Marriott St. Louis Grand. It’s hosted

by America First Policies, a group that has courted recent controversy after some of its members made racist remarks. NARAL’s protest is scheduled to start at 8 a.m.

Estes maintains there’s an urgent need to resist the policies of the Trump administration, and she’s convinced that many Missourians agree.

“This is not, obviously, a ‘dry run,’” she states. “This a point of contention for Americans across the country and the time is now for us to

move into the streets – and not only move into the streets, but the time is now to hold our legislators accountable.”

Other groups and protestors are also planning rallies for Pence’s visit. The vice president is scheduled

to be in Illinois by afternoon, fundraising for another Republican candidate running in November.

By Desert Star Staff As part of Magen David Adom’s ongoing efforts of to shorten response and arrival times of its teams, the emergency medicine technicians and paramedics arrive on scene events using various means of transportation, starting from the well-known ambulances and mobile intensive care units, through helicopters, electric bicycle and the “Bimbulance” vehicles that can reach even hardly accessible areas. MDA’s motorcycle fleet includes over 550 motorcycles that reach event scenes throughout Israel, carrying a kit with the complete lifesaving equipment found in an ambulance: a defibrillator, a respirator, dressings, epinephrine injection for the treatment of life-threatening allergy attack and more. Among these motorcycles, there are heavy-duty motorcycles and intensive-care motorcycles operated by paramedics and equipped with intensive care equipment such as an advanced defibrillator and a variety of medications.

Arrival on the motorcycles is easier and faster and in cases such as traffic accidents, the motorcyclists can take advantage of their excellent maneuverability and save valuable time.

You probably have already seen MDA’s motorcyclists riding along the Israel roads, rushing to provide medical response in scenes of emergency events, but have you ever met MDA’s lady-motorcyclists?

Now, in the ranks of MDA’s motorcycle unit, there six women volunteers all ‘crazy’ about their work and consider their mission of saving lives as their most significant goal.

Orit Gorgov (32), an MDA

motorcyclist, is a volunteer in Hayarkon Region. She actually an alternative medicine therapist who lives in Rosh Ha’ain.

Between therapy sessions, she finds the time to rush out and help save lives, riding on the MDA motorcycle she keeps. “I have always loved motorcycles, and always rode. Three years ago, I received the MDA motorcycle and since then, I have been riding it in response to every call. I remember dozens of emergency calls in which I took part, and I’m proud and happy to assist and help those who need it.” As an ambulance driver, Orit can explains the huge difference between the two vehicles.

“The bike gives me the ability to arrive quicker and work more effectively, particularly in complicated road scenes, where it is necessary to bypass a large traffic jams”, she says.

Sharon Green (47), a Mother of three who resides in Hofit, is a volunteer emergency medicine technician riding an MDA emergency motorbike and an ambulance driver at MDA’s Sharon region. “Until a year ago, I worked in product design at a company dealing with products for children and infants. I used to ride motorcycles and enjoyed that. Now, many years later, I am happy to ride a motorcycle again. I remember well the first call to which I was dispatched as an emergency motorcyclist.

That event involved two persons who drowned in the sea, near the Beit Yanai Beach. I arrived there at record time, to help them, managed to provide a lifesaving treatment and both of them were saved,” said Sharon in excitement. “Another event that I will not forget was when I rode the bike to treat a two-year old girl, who choked on a foreign object. I was able

to extract the foreign object from her trachea and the girl started breathing again. I am proud and happy to help the community and it gives me satisfaction. For me, being able to ride a motorcycle again and save lives, at the same time, that is a winning combination.”

Lita Berzon (29), a motorcyclist at MDA’s Carmel region: “Previously, I wanted to study veterinary medicine and started working in a veterinary clinic. Out of the desire to help save lives, I decided to attend an Emergency Medicine Technicians Course and afterwards I began working at MDA’s Blood Bank. Being an MDA volunteer is my positive addiction and great passion.

The motorcycle is a challenge.

Riding a motorcycle also involves an element of risk, yet I know that thanks to the motorcycle I can do my best to save lives. I arrive quicker to where I have to treat the sick and wounded. Since I received the motorcycle and began riding it, I realized the difference in the field, in terms of the motorcycles’ availability and reach. I live in Kiryat Ata, and arrival on the scene of calls is very quick and efficient, especially during rush hours.”

Louise Rabinovitch (51), a motorcyclist at MDA’s Lachish region, has been in MDA for more than 11 years, during which she completed the Senior Emergency Medicine Technicians course. She has a motorcycle license for 12 years.

Thanks to her long years of experience in motorcycle riding and her extensive knowledge in saving lives, it was only natural to give her an MDA motorcycle carrying an assortment of life-saving equipment. Louise says she started volunteering at MDA following a serious

traffic accident she witnessed about 13 years ago. “I was present there, but did not know what to do. I was not able to help. I promised myself that it would never happen again.” Louise decided to rise up to the challenge. She joined the Magen David Adom organization, and now, she is the only woman among the motorcyclists in Ashdod, who arrives on event scenes riding her MDA motorcycle.

Asala Abbud (25) from Gush Halav, who only recently received her first aid MDA motorcycle: “I’m excited to receive the 500th MDA motorcycle, with which I can quickly reach the sick and wounded and save lives. I have just completed MDA’s special professional training in motorcycle riding, where we got tips for proper and safe riding. We practiced operational riding in the field, which included braking, maneuvers and safety measures. As an architect by profession and MDA volunteer, I travel around in the north region and I am confident that the motorcycle will allow me to reach the patients and wounded quickly and give them initial response in order to save their lives. “ Stephanie Glick (50) a resident of Kfar Tavor, married and the mother of a young girl, is a lecturer in the field of educational technology at Shanan College. For about 3 years, she has been volunteering on MDA’s ambulances and mobile intensive care units. “Recently, I renewed my motorcyclist’s license and two weeks ago I joined MDA’s motorcyclists’ unit at the Gilboa region in the Kfar Tavor area. It gives me immense satisfaction to help sick and injured people in their

difficult moments, knowing I have a vehicle that allows me to arrive quickly on event scenes and save lives.”

Director of MDA’s Motorcycle Unit, Mr. Yehiel Moyal: “The motorcycle unit volunteers at Magen David Adom are professional riders who, among other things, also ride intensive care motorcycles and heavy duty motorcycles.

All of MDA’s motorcyclists undergo special training for proper and safe riding, wearing a safety helmet and all the best means of protection required.

The six lady-motorcyclists who volunteer in the ranks of MDA’s Motorcycle Unit make a great contribution in improving MDA’s times of arrival and have already the lives of many people.”

MDA Director General, Mr. Eli Bin: “MDA, as Israel’s national rescue organization, is working tirelessly to improve the times of arrival to events and to provide quick and professional medical care on the field in real time. To this end, we operate across Israel, approximately 550 motorcycles, including intensive care motorcycles, in addition to ambulances and mobile intensive care units. The leading force of motorcyclist lifesavers are the women who are dispatched day and night, in the summer and in the winter, and sometimes while busy with their children or family dinners.

Knowing that there is someone out there in need of their help, they leave everything behind and rush out to save lives.

They are professionals, both in terms of medical treatment and in terms of operational riding, and are the first to reach the scene of events. I thank the dedicated volunteers of our Motorcycle Unit, for their work on our life-saving mission in the State of Israel.”

Vice President Mike Pence is in Missouri and Illinois on Thursday, campaigning for Republicans running in November. (Paul D. Williams/The White House)

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Detention for Immigrant Children Swells to Billion-Dollar Industry

By Desert Star Staff AUSTIN, Texas — The cost to taxpayers for detaining immigrant children has grown from $75 million a year in 2007 to almost $1 billion today, according to new analysis by the Associated Press.

Tom Jawetz, vice president for immigration policy with the Center for American Progress, said many of the costs to care for kids in federal custody are justifiable. But, he noted, policies enacted over the past year by the Trump administration have led to a surge in spending.

“It is a very poor use of taxpayer dollars, though, to throw thousands of additional children into that system who have no business

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being cared for by the office of refugee resettlement because they’re here with their parents,” Jawetz said.

Nearly 12,000 kids are currently being held at some 90 sites across 15 states including Texas. Kids are kept in detention while their parents go through the immigration process or as they wait for foster care placement if they came to the U.S. alone.

Supporters of the Trump administration’s zerotolerance policy say stronger border security is necessary to discourage people from entering the country illegally.

Companies operating detention facilities get grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and include for-profit, religious and nonprofit firms. A recent USA Today report found one CEO at a nonprofit saw his annual income double in the past year to nearly $1.5 million.

Jawetz said the vast majority of those seeking asylum did not enter the U.S. illegally.

“The law right now, as it is written, provides the right to apply for asylum, regardless of where or how you enter the country,” he said. “And so these individuals who are applying for asylum are following the law, and they’re doing exactly what the law requires of them.”

A series of complaints about poor conditions led one Texas-based detention operator to close shop. The company, International Educational Services, secured more than $72 million in taxpayer dollars over the past year.

Texas also boasts what is thought to be the largest children’s detention center in the nation, operating out of a former Walmart. And three centers in the state are intended to hold children age five and younger.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported earlier this week that it has been unable to locate the parents of more than 70 children separated along the U.S.-Mexico border. (Pixabay)

Repealing Sanctuary Status Opens Ore. to ‘More Racial Profiling’

By Desert Star Staff SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s status as a sanctuary for immigrants will go before voters this November. If the laws are repealed, local and state law-enforcement agencies could work more closely with the federal government on enforcing immigration law.

Andrea Williams is executive director of the immigrant rights group Causa and chair of the recently formed Oregonians United Against Profiling, which is opposing the measure. She

said these laws were passed more than three decades ago because of cases where people were perceived to be undocumented.

Her new group has the backing of businesses such as Nike and Columbia Sportswear.

“It’s a broad coalition of business, labor, faith, civil rights groups and lawenforcement leaders who are coming together because we believe getting rid of this law opens the door to serious civil rights violations and potentially more racial profiling of Oregonians,” Williams said.

Oregonians for Immigration Reform, the main backer of this measure, says it will better protect Oregonians from people in the country illegally.

Williams notes the current laws don’t prevent local enforcement from working with federal immigration officials when someone commits a crime. But, she said, ending Oregon’s sanctuary status could turn local law enforcement into another arm of Trump’s deportation force.

“Immigrants, including those who may be undocumented, shouldn’t have

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commit a large percentage of their sales to be zero-emission vehicles by 2025. The state of California has joined the challenge, along with major businesses around the world.

Mary Nichols, who chairs the California Air Resources Board, says a comprehensive

to live in fear that doing basic things like going to school or work or reporting a crime to the police could result in harassment or their families being torn apart” she said.

Williams added that immigrants in Oregon are part of a long tradition of people coming to this country in search of a better life.

“It’s really critical that Oregon remains a state where we are a beacon of hope and freedom for people from all over the world,” she said.

“And protecting this law is a really critical part of that.”

California needs to be electric,” says Nichols. “And to get to that point, we obviously have to scale up rapidly effort is under way to move the from where we are now.” market toward electric vehicles.

Opponents of this goal She says the state’s public say the higher cost of electric utilities commission recently cars is a barrier that could approved more than $700 end up hurting families and million dollars in public charging businesses’ budgets. infrastructure for electric Faber O’Connor says Los vehicles in pursuit of California’s Angeles has the largest electricambitious plans for the future. vehicle charging network “We believe that by in the country, with more 2050, every new car sold in than 1,500 chargers spread

throughout the city. She says curbing the effects of climate change underpins all of this.

“We’re a car culture, but we’ve always been ahead of the curve when it comes to adopting new transportation technologies and new transportation strategies,” says Faber O’Connor. “This is no different. We are throwing ourselves full on into zeroemissions transition because of our responsibility to lead on climate change.”

LULAC, says she is worried about an over emphasis on policies that focus on school choice instead of making sure there is equity in every school.

“Public education has been undermined,” she states.

“A lot of our tax dollars have been derailed to other entities through the mantra of choice.”

Research published by

students in Florida attend “intensely segregated” schools, which is defined as having a nonwhite student body of 90 percent or greater.

Both Meyer and Coruguedo say current leaders and those running for office should find ways to tackle this issue before it gets worse.

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Continued from Page 1 praise from U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for offering school choice and improving math scores in fourth and eighth grades.

Mari Corugedo, Florida state director of the League of United Latin Citizens, or

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the LeRoy Collins Institute looked at enrollment trends and racial proportion changes by the state’s public and charter schools and found a trend toward re-segregation in the school system.

According to the study published last year, about 32 percent of Hispanic students and 35 percent of black

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A Brilliant “Bev Cohn p- Arrival & Departure” on Stage At The Fountain Theatre

character. She is unhappy that develop any confidence? her husband never learned Will Emily’s husband learn ASL so that she can more ASL? What happens to comfortably communicate with Sam and his family? I’m him. Beneath the devoted not saying another word. wife/mother exterior, we sense Once again, Sachs has a growing anxiety and Bray’s scored a hit with this superb performance is truly riveting production which will make as she captures the conflicted you laugh, and might even multi-layers of her character. bring a little tear to your eye The initial encounter as you get a peek into the begins at the 59TH Street lives of ordinary people and subway station when a speck how a chance encounter flies into Emily’s eye. She impacts on their families. It needs a napkin and goes into might even remind you of Dunkin’ Donuts, run by Mya, have a chance encounter of a tough food service worker your own. The well-crafted who does not brook fools script also illuminates the easily. Jessica Jade Andres frustration of being stuck gives a wonderful performance between the hearing and L-R: Stasha Surdyke (Voices Emily’s signed dialogue,) Adam Burch (Voices Sam’s signed dialogue) Mya as this no-nonsense New the hard-of- hearing worlds.

Yorker who is being wooed In the end, this is an aching (Jessica Jade Andres) & Russell (Shon Fuller). Photo: Ed Krieger by transit cop Russell, an love story woven through the With 28 years of which easily morphs into utilizing both oral and endearing character playfully prism of the every day familial producing, directing, and the living room, bedroom American Sign Language, brought to life by Shon Fuller. demands of two strangers (ASL) including open It is here that Emily meets who. through an unexpected captioning to accommodate Sam, magically played by turn of fate, fall in love. both Deaf and hearing Troy Kotsur, Bray’s real-life audiences.

Deaf husband. Sam’s signed “Arrival & Departure” The story begins at home dialogue is voiced through (Inspired by Noel Coward’s of Emily and Doug and their Adam Burch, who also “Brief Encounter” daughter Jule, (adorable captures the deep emotions of The Fountain Theatre Aurelia Myers) who is in the his non-speaking counterpart.

5060 Fountain Avenue throes of 13-year-old angst.

Sam, a filmmaker who Los Angeles CA 90029 Her mom is surprised at teaches Deaf students the art (Fountain at Normandie) her unhappiness with Jule’s of filmmaking, is gallant and Playwright & Director: friend, (Claire Elizabeth Beale). removes the speck from this Stephen Sachs “I thought you were best pretty young woman’s eye, Scenic Design: friends?” “I don’t even like thus inaugurating a slowly Matthew G. Hill her.” This young lady has evolving warm, loving but Lighting Design: Donny become smitten with a boy sub rosa relationship. They Jackson she met on the online Crush begin to meet on Thursdays at Costume Design: Zone and is desperately trying Central Park, the setting crisply Michael Mullen to convince her parents that brought to life by the authentic Sound Design & Original she should be allowed to meet video of the park being flashed Music: Peter Bayne him. As if being desperate in the background. He too, is Technical Director: to date wasn’t enough, the married and has two sons but Scott Tuomey poor kid has an experience the attraction is too powerful Run: that plunges her deeper into for them to stop seeing each Mondays: 8:00 pm the decision that no one will other. In one particularly Fridays & Saturdays: ever love her. Emily, who is endearing moment, Sam, with 8:00 pm hard of hearing, has learned a delightfully active inner child, Sunday: 2:00 pm: & 7:00 pm ASL. She wants to be a good convinces Emily to remove her Closing: Sunday, wife and is trying to please her shoes and take a dip in the September 30, 2018 religious husband by agreeing lake, which is so realistically Tickets $35-$40 L-R: Emily (Deanne Bray) meets Sam (Troy Kotsur) at their Thursday to being baptized and devoting presented that as an audience Seniors: $30 her life to Jesus Christ. Her member you would love to Students: $20 secret rendezvous in Central Park. (Note the realistic depiction in “voice,” when she signs, is join them. How does this 323.663.1525 or the backgorund.) Photo: Ed Krieger effectively spoken by Stasha liaison end? Will Emily’s family www.FountainTheatre.com writing under his artistic belt, or kitchen of Emily (Deanne Surdyke, who captures the issues be resolved? Will the resulting in over 225 awards Bray) and her husband Doug nuances of Emily’s conflicted terribly insecure daughter for the works presented at the (Brian Robert Burns). How, Fountain Theatre, co-founded might you ask, could this be with Deborah Culver in 1990, accomplished without moving it comes as no surprise that set pieces around? Well, Stephen Sachs has once here’s where the influence of again created a compelling, the iconic film comes into play visually stunning play. I say (no pun intended). Superbly visually stunning as Arrival envisioned by director Sachs, & Departure is inspired by Nicholas E. Santiago’s video Sir Noël Coward’s Brief design masterfully creates the Encounter and is a multi-media different settings – including production that incorporates train stations, speeding both film and live action, trains, and crowds of people with the cast comprised of frenetically rushing about the hearing and Deaf actors. city streets, which Sachs Performed on a highly emulates on stage with rapid, creative set designed rushed movement patterns

by Matthew G. Hill, who executed by the cast. I think maximizes the limited space you get the idea. You are L-R: Emily (Deanne Bray) and her daughter Jule (Aurelia Myers) have more in common than you would by creating a Dunkin’ Donuts watching a film representing coffee shop nestled in a New the different settings which think. Photo: Ed Krieger York City subway station, then segues into live action

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The Rhythm is Gonna Get You in ‘On Your Feet’

By Desert Star Staff “On Your Feet,” currently engaging audiences at the Pantages,” is a celebration of the songs sung

by Gloria Estefan and her marriage to Emilio Estefan.

The duo first meets in Cuba when her Grandmother introduces her to Emilio. Gloria is quite shy, but when she sits down at a small piano and begins to sing for him, it’s love at first sound. He is captivated by her voice and wants to make her the lead singer in his band.

Christie Prades, who was with the Broadway production, now stars in the role of Gloria Estefan. Beautiful, with a great singing voice, she can also dance up a storm. Mexican actor and recording artist Mauricio Martinez played Emilio on Broadway at the end of the New York run and reprises that role here in Los Angeles.

Together they make beautiful music at the Pantages.

Nancy Ticotin shines as Gloria’s formidable mother who

is against Gloria leaving home for a musical career. She was a fantastic singer, but due to circumstances beyond her control she wasn’t able to leave Cuba to follow her dream, and now she stands in Gloria’s way.

“On Your Feet,” a love story filled with beautiful Latin music, deals not only with Gloria and Emilio’s phenomenal success, but it also chronicles Gloria’s struggle to walk again after a severe tour bus accident in 1990.

Their road to success was not always easy, and at one point Emilio sends band members out on the streets with recordings to give away to the public. His plan works, and eventually, their music is played on the radio. And the rest is music history.

Act I ends with Miami Sound Machine’s 1985 smash hit “Conga.” At this point, the cast comes out into the audience and dances with willing audience members.

The music is so full of life I too would have loved to Conga

with them, but we had center seats. Also, I still haven’t regained my balance after breaking a leg not long ago.

“On Your Feet” is filled with Gloria’s hits including “1-2-3,” “Don’t Wanna Lose You,” “Get On Your Feet,” “Here We Are,” “Party Time,” “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “Oye Mi Canto,” “Everlasting Love,” “Turn The Beat Around,” “If I Never Got to

Tell You,” “When Someone Comes Into Your Life,” “Cuba Libre,” “Conga,” “I See Your Smile” and many more.

The show was directed by Jerry Mitchell (“Kinky Boots,” “Legally Blonde”), written by Alexander Dinelaris (Oscarwinning co-writer “Birdman”) and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo (“Jersey Boys”). And five of the ten members of the excellent onstage band was

with the Miami Sound Machine.

When the show ended the audience was on their feet, giving the cast a rousing, welldeserved standing ovation.

“On Your Feet” at the Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood ends July 29th. Tickets: $39-$145. For information call (800) 982-2787 or www.HollywoodPantages. com/OnYourFeet.

5 Tips for Bringing Your Pet to Work this Summer

By Desert Star Staff During the summer months, many employers plan events and switch up work schedules to give their team members a break to enjoy some fun in the sun. Extra days off, summer hours and company picnics are just a few of the ways employers create an enjoyable environment for their employees.

In a competitive talent market, employers are typically looking for new ways to provide the latest and greatest in employee benefits, eager to be the best place to work.

One of the latest benefits to come to the corporate world is incorporating a dog-friendly atmosphere. In fact, a survey from Mars Petcare found that 87 percent of employers in the United States believe that being dog-friendly helps them retain and attract more talent.

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increase physical activity and even improve productivity,” said Cheryl DeSantis, vice president of people and organization at Mars Petcare. “Our survey findings also discovered that nearly half of pet parents are concerned their pets are lonely while they are at work, and nearly 40 percent worry their dogs need to be walked and are either hungry or thirsty while they’re home alone. Bringing their pets to work with them can drastically eliminate these concerns.”

Keeping these five tips in mind when bringing your furry friend to work can help ensure a fun and safe time for all: • Put safety first. Keep your dog out of pet-free areas by using a leash, gate or crate while you are at work.

If you are leaving your area, be sure to fetch your pup so he is never left unattended.

• Give everyone – even

dogs – a desk break. When you decide to get a drink of water or step away from your desk for a few minutes, it’s probably time for your furry friend to

go on a break, too. Take your dog for a quick walk to stretch his legs, do his business and smell the summer flowers.

• Follow the golden rule and always ask permission.

It’s important to always ask permission to pet anyone’s dog, your coworkers’ included, since they know the best way to approach their pups. New environments and smells may lead to overstimulation for some pets, so if your canine companion gets overexcited, aggressive or anxious around your coworkers, be sure to take him outside for some fresh air, or even home, if necessary.

• Entertain your pet. If your pet is bored, he may act out. Don’t forget to play with your pup periodically and be

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Critically Acclaimed Canadian Group Metric Releasing New Album

By Desert Star Staff Critically acclaimed Canadian group Metric is set for the release of their seventh full-length studio album September 21 via MMI/Crystal Math Music. In anticipation of the forthcoming record, NPR’s “All Songs Considered” is premiering the video for the album track “Dark Saturday.” NPR Music raves, “Metric’s dystopian new single juxtaposes a wealthy, sinfully ignorant socialite who’s ‘so rich, everything’s free,’ with a scrappy narrator that embodies the band’s perspective. Lead singer Emily Haines describes the song as a ‘celebration of the self-made’ at a time when the super-rich might inspire feelings of inferiority… but this new single shows the band has plugged in and turned their guitars to 11.” Watch the video—remarkably shot on an iPhone X and directed by long time Metric collaborator Justin Broadbent—via NPR at HERE and share it at https://metric. lnk.to/DarkSaturdayvideo.

“Dark Saturday” is now available everywhere at https:// metric.lnk.to/darksaturday and the forthcoming record is available for pre-order at https://ilovemetricstore.com/.

“This is our seventh album as a band,” says iconic frontwoman Emily Haines, “and we wanted the first song

people heard from it to be ‘Dark Saturday’ as a sonic heads up that our guitars are back in force. Lyrically, the song depicts a dystopian nightlife scene of gaudy wealth where oblivious party girls say nauseating things like, ‘I’m so rich everything’s free.’”

For the first time in the band’s last three albums, guitarist Jimmy Shaw did not co-produce, preferring to turn over the producer mantle to first time collaborator Justin Meldal-Johnsen whose many other musical collaborations include M83, Beck and Nine Inch Nails. The album—which was recorded at Metric’s own Giant Studio in Toronto—was mixed by first time collaborator Tony Hoffer, whose countless credits include Phoenix, Depeche Mode and Air. “Justin was just what we needed in a producer for this album,” notes Shaw. “He really saw every band member eye to eye and was able to capture what we each do best. It was something I realized I couldn’t do at this stage, having been in the band for so long. We were finally able to focus on just playing again, as we did at the start. Making this album brought us together in a way we hadn’t been for quite some time and I think you can hear it in the music.”

While no title, artwork

or track listing have been revealed, the band is launching a pre-order campaign from their website, https:// ilovemetricstore.com, with a variety of bundle options available. Fans who preorder early will receive a signed, limited edition “Dark Saturday” 7” flexi-disc vinyl with their purchase at no extra cost, available only while supplies last.

All pre-orders come with

an immediate download of “Dark Saturday” and will ship to arrive on oe about the date of release. A minimum of two additional tracks will be available for download prior to that.

Metric recently kicked off a 38-date run of live performances in arenas across North America as special guests on the reunion tour of legendary artist the Smashing Pumpkins. Tickets

are available at https://www. ilovemetric.com/tour/.

Metric also announced a 20-date overseas headline beginning in Moscow on October 25th. Pre-sale tickets go on sale today from the band’s website at https:// www.ilovemetric.com/tour/.

More details are available in the tour video at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=fKDi 9MrvSc8&feature=youtu.be

KMIR News Staff A wounded Desert Hot Springs teen who was left behind a Yucaipa convenience store was shot by a Yucaipa homeowner during an alleged burglary attempt, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced Thursday.

The 16-year-old boy, whose name was withheld, was found at 6:13 p.m.

Saturday behind a 7-Eleven store at Yucaipa Boulevard and 14th Street.

Three unidentified suspects — two males and one female who remain at

large — helped the boy out of a Ford Mustang GT, placed him on the ground, then sped off, according to deputies at the Yucaipa sheriff’s station.

The teen was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he underwent surgery for a gunshot to the upper body. He remains hospitalized in stable condition.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the boy and the other suspects tried to force their way into a home in the 33000 block of Wallace Way through a backyard window and were confronted by the

69-year-old homeowner, whose name was withheld.

As the suspects attempted to flee, the homeowner fired a single gunshot at the group, striking the 16-year-old. The homeowner reported the break-in about 30 minutes after the shooting, but “failed to report that he fired his weapon at the suspects,” according to a sheriff’s statement, which says the suspects’ Mustang was later found in Indio, with “evidence related to the attempted burglary” found inside the car.

No arrests have been made at this point. At the

conclusion of the investigation, “the case will be presented to the District Attorney’s Office for review and determination if any criminal charges will be filed against the burglary suspects or the homeowner,” according to a sheriff’s statement.

Anyone with information on the shooting or the outstanding suspects was asked to call Deputy Coillot with the Yucaipa sheriff’s station at (909) 918-2305, or 1-800-78-CRIME to report anonymously. Source: KMIR

Clockwise from upper left: Villagers, Ohmme, Metric, Mirah Courtesy of the artists. Photo credit Justin Broadbent

DHS teen shot, left outside Yucaipa convenience store is burglary suspect Free French Fries

KMIR News Staff Get excited about some free salty goodness coming your way.

Every Friday (or should we say Fry-day) for the rest of the year, McDonald’s will be giving away free mediumsized orders of French fries!

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The catch? To receive the free fries, you must download the McDonald’s app and make a minimum $1 purchase.

Customers can only redeem the deal one time each Friday. Source: KMIR

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NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2018 July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018 . DSW18-1145.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 1803714 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

LORENA YOSAJANDY GONZALEZ MARTIN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name LOAN TRAN to Proposed Name: LORENA YOSAJANDY MARTIN GONZALEZ . 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: August 22, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS3, b. The address of the court is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: June 27, 2018, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish June 29, 2018, July 6, 13, 20, 2018. DSW18-5114

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BLACK ENGINE GAMES, 68305 PERLITA ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant SAMUEL ADAM FORD, 68305 PERLITA ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234; JONATHAN RILEY MARCHAND, 1530 FULTON AVE. APT. 101, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825; JOSHUA JACOB FRIDAY, 2125 MALIBU LAKE CIR #2027, NAPLES, FL 34119; JONATHAN KENT MILLER, 1337 COUNTRY LANE, LAMOILLE, NV 89828; CASANDRA MARIE DIJKHOFF, 801 CYPRESS POINTE DR W., PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33027. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed SAMUEL ADAM FORD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 21, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201807280. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call telephone number for information regarding the trustee’s sale 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 180306 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION CALL : 916-939-0772 C/O C.N.A. FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as said Trustee. 2020 CAMINO DEL RIO N. #230 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92108 (619) 297-6740 DATE: 7/18/2018 KIMBERLY CURRAN TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER NPP0336664 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 07/20/2018, 07/27/2018, 08/03/2018.

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may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 844/477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CR18-1033.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

Date: 7/12/2018 COUNTY RECORDS RESEARCH, INC 4952 WARNER AVENUE #105 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649 PHONE #: (714) 846-6634 FAX #: (714) 846-8720 TRUSTEE’S SALE LINE (844) 477-7869Sales Website: www.stoxposting.com ROSIE GOMEZ COUNTY RECORDS RESEARCH, INC., TRUSTEE DIVISION July 20, 27, 2018, August 3, 2018 DSW18-5119

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: GRUTTADAURO & ASSOCIATES ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES, 1135 VIA SAN MICHAEL , PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

Riverside County; PO BOX 6381,, CARMEL BY THE SEA, CA 93921. Full name of registrant ANDREW SALVATORE JOSEPH GRUTTADAURO, 1135 VIA SAN MICHAEL, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ANDREW SALVATORE JOSEPH GRUTTADAURO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on MAY 7, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201806549. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

APN: 641-031-025-4 OTHER: 5935705 FILE: TS180306 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/25/2017 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that C.N.A. FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JMAR Construction Inc., a California Corporation Recorded on 8/30/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0361213, of Official records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 4/09/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0134619 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 8/09/2018 At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 at 9:00 a.m. AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purposed to be: 12291 Cactus Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $109,254.21 (estimated). In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding

T.S. No.: CR18-1033 A.P.N.: 639-182-031-9 Order No.:1945229-05 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/1/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: STEVEN BELL, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: COUNTY RECORDS RESEARCH, INC Recorded 3/1/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0078102 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell there under recorded 4/10/2018 in Book Page , as Instrument No. 2018-0137391 of said Official Records. Date of Sale: 8/14/2018 at 3:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department located at 849 West Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $105,514.87 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 66052 6TH STREET DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which

T.S. No. 061363-CA APN: 807-660-015-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/3/2010.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 8/15/2018 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/18/2010, as Instrument No. 2010-0392280, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JEFF C. RANDALL AND JENNIFER RANDALL, HUSBAND AND WIFE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 45600 KAISER ROAD DESERT CENTER, CALIFORNIA 92239 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $67,529.13 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your

By Desert Star Staff WASHINGTON — A new report finds contradictory stereotypes about Native Americans persist in the United States. Researchers say it’s the largest public-opinion research project about Native Americans ever conducted.

Crystal Echo Hawk, project leader, said the goal of the report, Reclaiming Native Truth, is to find out about the dominant narratives and perceptions of native people from a diverse group of Americans. It included focus groups spanning 11 states and involving people of every race.

Echo Hawk said negative stereotypes include ideas that they’re dependent on the government, but also

flush with casino money.

“What we actually found is the biggest barrier that Native Americans face is invisibility and erasure, in the fact that you don’t see native peoples in the media; you don’t see them on TV and film,” Echo Hawk said.

“And in fact, almost 50 percent of K-12 schools in the United States don’t teach about Native Americans past 1890.”

Nearly three-quarters of respondents said schools need to make significant curriculum changes on Native American culture and history.

Echo Hawk said she hopes the report also acts as a road map to create more positive narratives for Native Americans.

Michael Roberts is president and CEO of First

Nations Development Institute, which led the project alongside Echo Hawk Consulting. He said in some ways, disparaging remarks about Native Americans from President Donald Trump may have led non-native respondents to this project to be more honest.

Research for the report also happened to coincide with protests against the Dakota Access pipeline, and Roberts said that provided an opportunity to measure people’s opinions of Native Americans during this monumental action.

“A big one for us that came, I think, directly out of DAPL was, while they didn’t understand tribal sovereignty, they had a firm belief that tribes

should be able to manage their land and resources and water as they saw fit,” Roberts said.

Roberts said because Native Americans make up less than 2 percent of the country’s population, they can’t change the narrative on their own. The report also includes a guide for people who want to work alongside indigenous people to change negative stereotypes.

Dr. Stephanie Fryberg, an association professor at the University of Washington who contributed to this research, said many still hold onto a 19th century view of Native Americans, and this has a real psychological effect on youth.

She said using stereotypes of Native Americans as sports mascots also damages young

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CECILE HUBENE; CECILE HUBENE IMAGINARIAN 13124 TAMAR DR, DSRT HOT SPGS, CA 92240 . Riverside County. Full name of registrant CECILIA--HAMILTON 13124 TAMAR DR DSRT HOT SPGS CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed CECILIA--HAMILTON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County MAY 11, 2018.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201806824. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-1146, May 16, 23, 30, JUNE 6, 2018 July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2018 .

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: VTS 68455 EMPALMO RD, CATHEDRAL CITY,CA 92234. Riverside County; Full name of registrant MARIA ELENA VIDAL, 68455 EMPALMO RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.; MIGUEL OSCAR VIDAL, 68455 EMPALMO RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MARIA ELENA VIDAL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JULY 11, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201809728. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). JULY 13, 20, 27, AUGUST 3, 2018. DSW18-5118.

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sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 061363-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 July 13 ,20, 27, 2018 DSW18-5116 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 138246 Title No. 730-1801854-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/25/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/01/2018 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/07/2005, as Instrument No. 20050737162 and Modified by Modification Recorded on 12/24/07 by Instrument No. 2007-0762459 and Modified by Modification Recorded on 11/12/15 by Instrument No. 2015-0497593, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of California, executed by Gary Moore, A Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), at 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880 – Auction. com Room. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 661-311-007-9 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9693 El Rio Lane, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $302,100.33 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

Dated: 6/20/2018 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 Tierra Alta Way, Ste. B, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.

Auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 138246. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

A-4661769 07/06/2018, 07/13/2018, 07/20/2018.

DSW18-5115

Native Americans Find Ways to Shift Negative Stereotypes

people’s since of self-worth.

Fryberg said even people’s romanticized portrayal of indigenous people can be dehumanizing.

“We have to be allowed to be contemporary people and not constantly be located by America as historical figures somehow frozen in time,” Fryberg said. “We are here now, today, doing great things - building businesses, working to improve our communities, trying to provide the best lives for our children.”

Fryberg also noted that her research shows greater education about Native Americans makes people more willing to support native issues.

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lavorful foods and cold drinks are the focal points of just about any summer gathering.

Create a party atmosphere that can stand out by adding a bit of island infusion to both bites and beverages so your warm-weather soiree can soar to new heights.

To help add that island spark, an ingredient like bitters provides a potent flavor made from botanicals like aromatic herbs, bark, roots and fruit.

While known for their ability to balance countless cocktails, it may come as a surprise that bitters are regarded by some chefs as a pantry staple, adding real depth of flavor to a variety of dishes. Bitters can be added to classic and contemporary cocktails and a range of cuisines to create taste-tempting creations.

Much like vanilla extract, when cooked, the alcohol in bitters evaporates, so bittersinfused recipes can be enjoyed by the whole family at your next backyard barbecue or patio party.

Center your spread around a summer favorite like PulledPork Sliders with Bitters, a tangy Caribbean twist on a classic dish featuring a spicy chili rub. Coupled with a vinegar-based sauce dashed with Angostura aromatic bitters, an unmistakable culinary and cocktail essential made with

the same secret recipe since 1824, the flavorful sliders make for a crowdpleasing main course.

Add to the island vibe with a unique take on a triedand-true sweet treat like cake. Orange Butter Sponge Cake enhances every party’s dessert course with the sweet and tangy combination of citrus and bitters.

These tasty foods paired with hot temperatures call for cooling off with inventive bitters-forward drink recipes like the Queen’s Park Swizzle, Angostura’s signature Trinidadian cocktail, and a summertime go-to, the Traditional Mojito. These drinks balance the art of the swizzle with the tastes of tiki to provide guests with refreshing beverage options.

Whether you’re an aspiring home chef, an amateur bartender or anything in between, you can elevate summer entertaining with bitters to complement an array of ingredients for exceptional entertaining all summer long.

Find more summertime food and drink recipes to savor at AngosturaBitters.com.

Traditional Mojito

Makes: 1 cocktail 1cube brown sugar | 1/2 ounce simple syrup 12-15 mint leaves | 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 2 ounces white rum | 2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters | crushed ice 1 bottle club soda | 1 mint sprig, for garnish In Collins glass, muddle brown sugar cube and simple syrup, then add mint and lightly press to extract flavor. Add lime juice, rum and aromatic bitters.

Fill glass with crushed ice and swizzle.

Repack with crushed ice and top with club soda. Garnish with mint sprig.

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Queen’s Park Swizzle Makes: 1 cocktail

12-14 mint leaves 1ounce fresh lime juice 1ounce Demerara simple syrup crushed ice 2 ounces Caribbean rum 6-8 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters 1mint sprig, for garnish In highball glass, muddle mint leaves in lime juice and simple syrup, then fill glass with dry, crushed ice.

Pour rum over crushed ice and swizzle well until glass is ice cold and frosted.

Pack glass with more crushed ice and top with aromatic bitters.

Garnish with mint sprig.

Orange Butter Sponge Cake

8 ounces butter, plus additional for buttering pan 2 cups cake flour, plus additional for flouring pan 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2teaspoon salt 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon Angostura orange bitters 1cup freshly squeezed orange juice powdered or extra-fine sugar, for dusting Heat oven to 350 F. Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Sift flour three times

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Pulled-Pork Sliders w/ Bitters Servings: approximately 14 small sandwiches Chili Rub: 2 tablespoons Angostura aromatic bitters 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 3-3 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast 1tablespoon cooking oil Bitters Sauce: 1 can (15 ounces) unseasoned tomato sauce 1/2cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons Nature’s Intent apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Angostura aromatic bitters 1 tablespoon chili powder 3 large cloves garlic, chopped 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

14small slider buns To make Chili Rub: Stir together aromatic bitters, chili powder and salt; let stand 10 minutes.

Cut pork shoulder across grain into 1 1/2-2-inch thick slices; trim excess fat.

If needed, cut into chunks to remove some fat.

Rub meat with chili mixture. In 8-quart pot or 9-10-inch wide, highsided saute pan with lid, heat oil. Add meat and brown on both sides, about 15 and add baking powder and salt. minutes total. Remove meat and place Set aside. on plate; keep warm.

With electric mixer, cream To make Bitters Sauce: Combine butter and sugar until light and tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider creamy, about 10 minutes. Add vinegar, aromatic bitters, chili powder eggs one at a time, beating well and garlic cloves; stir well. Pour into between additions. Add vanilla hot, empty pan. Simmer 5 minutes, and orange bitters. stirring and scraping bottom of pan.

Divide flour mixture into Return meat to pan; spoon sauce over four portions. Set electric mixer meat. Cover and cook 1 hour and 15 on medium low and add flour minutes on low, rearranging meat halfway alternately with orange juice, through cooking. Transfer meat to plate; starting and ending with flour.

Mix just until incorporated after cover with foil to keep warm.

To thicken sauce, if desired: Let sauce each addition.

Divide batter evenly between cool in pan 5 minutes then whisk in cornstarch. Bring to boil; continue to cake pans and bake 35-40 cook and whisk until slightly thickened. minutes, or until cake pulls away from sides of pans.

To serve: Pull meat apart with two Remove from oven and cool forks or fingers. Serve warm on buns, 5 minutes in cake pans before drizzled with sauce. turning out.

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